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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What warning does Miss Emily offer the students in chapter 7 about having sex with people in the outside world?
(a) That it was more emotional for those who could have children.
(b) That it could keep them from having to make donations.
(c) That it could be fun.
(d) That it was something they physically could not do.

2. Who does the narrator continuously refer to as the veterans in chapter 10?
(a) Residents who were of middle age.
(b) Residents who had been there a year or more.
(c) Residents who acted as guardians to the newcomers.
(d) Residents who lived there permanently.

3. In chapter 16, why does the narrator feel she must apologize to Ruth?
(a) She feels guilty.
(b) She wants to use Ruth to get close to Tommy.
(c) She is socially desperate for Ruth's friendship.
(d) She wants to make peace.

4. What job does Martin (Rodney and Chrissie's friend mentioned in chapter 13) have?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Construction worker.
(c) Carer.
(d) Nurse.

5. What writing assignment were the Hailsham students supposed to be working on during their two years at the Cottages?
(a) A short story.
(b) A novel.
(c) An essay.
(d) A thesis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Miss Lucy?

2. Who makes fun of Tommy's expressions as he warms up on the sports field with the other boys in chapter 1?

3. In chapter 14, what are the office workers doing when Rodney points out Ruth's possible?

4. What is the Lost Corner?

5. What is the Goosehouse?

(see the answer key)

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